Devious Lick
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A stolen item, originally from the TikTok trend where students stole increasingly absurd things from schools (soap dispensers, toilets, entire sinks). The trend caused real damage and many suspensions.
Translation for Parents
In 2021, TikTok teens started a trend of stealing things from school — first soap dispensers, then entire bathroom fixtures. They called it 'devious licks.' If your kid's school removed the bathroom soap dispensers that year, now you know why. Society is a tapestry.
Examples
“He hit the most devious lick and stole the teacher's stapler”
“He stole the teacher's stapler (presented as an impressive feat of mischief)”
“Devious lick era was insane”
“The period when everyone was stealing random things from school was crazy”
Cringe Score
Please don't
This one resulted in actual criminal charges for some kids. Maybe don't encourage this particular meme. Let it stay in the history books.
Category
meme specific
Peak
2021-09
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
tiktok, reddit